Although nearly all major social science departments offer graduate students training in quantitative methods, the typical sequencing of topics generally delays training in regression analysis and oth
Applied Multivariate Research: Design and Interpretation, Third Edition by Lawrence S. Meyers, Glenn Gamst, and A.J. Guarino provides full coverage of the wide range of multivariate topics that gradua
Designed to equip those doing research with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological decisions when planning and conducting studies, this book describes both commonly used meth
This follow up text to the editors' Reading and Understanding Multivariate Statistics applies the accessible approach of the previous work to a new group of multivariate techniques and to related to
The book that has helped demystify qualitative and quantitative research articles for thousands of readers has been revised to separate quantitative and qualitative research with four new distinct sec
Social work researchers often conduct research with groups that are diverse in terms of gender, sexual orientation, race or ethnic background, or age. Consequently, social work researchers must take g
Designed to develop and facilitate readers’ ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of systematic information-gathering and decision-making in the fields of medicine and the hea
This monograph revisits papers published by the authors (both of the U. of Missouri) in the journal Research in Accenting Regulation over a ten-year period that summarized the key trends in accounting
A complete guide to understanding and applying clinical research resultsIdeal for both researchers and healthcare providersUnderstanding Clinical Research addresses both the operational challenges of
Weathington (psychology), Christopher J. L. Cunningham (industrial-organizational and occupational health psychology and internal medicine, both U. of Tennessee-Chattanooga), and David J. Pittenger (M
In this thoroughly revised and updated version, Hugh McLaughlin offers an accessible and authoritative guide to the nature of social work research. With a new introduction and the inclusion of up to d
In this thoroughly revised and updated version, Hugh McLaughlin offers an accessible and authoritative guide to the nature of social work research. With a new introduction and the inclusion of up to d
Noted for its comprehensive coverage, this greatly expanded new edition now covers the use of univariate and multivariate effect sizes. Many measures and estimators are reviewed along with their appli
Unlike other advanced statistical texts, this book combines the theory and practice behind a number of statistical techniques which students of the social sciences need to evaluate, analyze, and test
Understanding the Research Process aims to help students understand the use of specialist vocabulary and terminology of educational and social science research.The author explores the ways in which r
Understanding the Research Process aims to help students understand the use of specialist vocabulary and terminology of educational and social science research.The author explores the ways in which r
Ideal for students, novice researchers, or professionals, this indispensable resource serves as a road map for readers who need to analyze and apply research findings. It helps them think critically
This best-selling text is written for those who use, rather than develop statistical methods. Dr. Stevens focuses on a conceptual understanding of the material rather than on proving results. Helpful
Understanding Research is an accessible and visually-appealing introduction to research. Whether students become producers or consumers of research, this text shows them that the subject is both inte
Wildlife researchers and ecologists make widespread use of multivariate statistics in their studies. With its focus on the practical application of the techniques of multivariate statistics, this bo
Wildlife researchers and ecologists make widespread use of multivariate statistics in their studies. With its focus on the practical application of the techniques of multivariate statistics, this boo
In 1991 the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) published "Postgraduate Taining Guidelines". Throughout the document emphasis is placed on the need for universities to make postgraduate resear
This book explores educational research in terms of the relationship between epistemology, methodology and practice. Divided into two sections, the first examines the frameworks which underpin the met
